Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 2:03 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:35 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:405.36:322.912:130.57:054:59Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:265.57:503.11:070.07:055:00Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:095.68:393.21:50-0.47:055:01Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:495.79:143.412:172.62:27-0.67:055:01Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:275.89:433.41:012.73:00-0.77:055:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:015.810:093.51:392.63:31-0.87:055:03New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:345.810:363.52:152.54:01-0.87:055:04New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:065.811:053.62:502.44:30-0.77:055:05New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:375.611:343.73:262.44:58-0.67:055:06New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:085.34:052.35:25-0.47:055:07Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:053.810:42 AM4.94:502.35:53-0.17:055:07Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:363.911:19 AM4.35:422.36:190.37:055:08Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:094.112:063.76:442.26:460.87:055:09Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:454.31:113.08:062.07:161.37:045:10First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:294.63:122.59:521.57:531.87:045:11First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:214.95:302.511:150.88:552.27:045:12First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:175.47:052.812:160.07:045:13Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:145.87:563.11:06-0.77:035:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:096.38:333.41:52-1.37:035:15Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:036.79:093.712:342.32:34-1.77:035:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:536.99:453.91:322.13:15-1.97:025:17Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:426.910:224.22:261.83:55-1.97:025:18Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:296.611:014.43:191.54:34-1.67:015:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:176.111:404.64:131.35:12-1.17:015:20Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:075.35:111.35:47-0.57:005:21Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:214.812:014.46:141.36:210.27:005:22Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:044.91:043.57:271.36:541.06:595:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:514.92:342.79:001.27:281.76:585:24Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:474.95:032.510:390.88:092.36:585:25Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:504.97:242.811:550.49:402.76:575:26Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:525.08:113.112:520.06:565:27Waning Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 5:19 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Barbara, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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